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Galveston Island (/ ˈ ɡ æ l v ɪ s t ən / GAL-vis-tən) is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80.5 km) southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County.
May 17, 2021 · Migrants crossing the United States’ southern border are an urgent threat to people and property in Galveston County, a majority of the county commissioners court declared Monday.
Jan 27, 2023 · In this article, we will explore the history of Galveston Island in detail, tracing its development through time. From the Karankawa Indians and Spanish explorers to its current status as a major tourist destination, let’s take a look back at the fascinating history of Galveston Island.
Jun 30, 2021 · Galveston County is 400 miles from the nearest border town, Brownsville, and closer to New Orleans than Mexico. Henry's executive order establishes a task force to coordinate with state police...
Sep 16, 2022 · Since Galveston County started sending deputies to the U.S.-Mexico border last summer, officials have reported apprehending more than 2,000 migrants and arresting more than 400.
The GCSO BSRT deputies headed straight to the front lines of the border crisis to interdict a high volume of human smuggling operations in one of the smallest border counties hit hard by...
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Dec 28, 2023 · Alleged human smugglers and illegal borders crossers apprehended in Kinney County, Texas, by Galveston County Sheriff's Office Border Security Response Team deputies.
